GLEN RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Curriculum Guide

 

 

Course Title:                                                     LIBRARY/MEDIA

 

Subject:                                                            Library/Media

 

Grade Level:                                                     Grade 4

 

Department/School:                                          Library/Media /Ridgewood Avenue School

 

Duration:                                                          Full Year

 

Number of Credits:                                           N/A

 

Prerequisite:                                                      N/A

           

Elective or Required:                                         N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author:  Joyce Mooney

Date Submitted:  Summer 2007

Course Description

 

In the fourth grade, students begin to master their research skills by learning to use more effectively and independently the dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedias, and atlases in the library.  Gradually, they become more comfortable with finding answers on their own.  However, at this stage there is still a need for some teacher guidance in searching for information. 

Emphasis continues to be placed on the accuracy and reliability of information sources. 

The Library Media Specialist provides instruction and reinforcement for all grades in applied computer skills utilizing applications such as Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.  

Appreciation for the printed word is emphasized at the Ridgewood Avenue School library.  Reading as a pleasurable pastime is encouraged.  During library class, stories, poems, and essays are read and discussed.  The value of other periodicals and newspapers is also emphasized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GLEN RIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LIBRARY/MEDIA MISSION STATEMENT

 

The mission of the Glen Ridge Public Schools Library/Media program is to insure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information.  Our program also encourages our students to develop a passion for reading and provides the skills necessary for lifelong learning in our digital society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards

STANDARD 8.1:            (COMPUTER AND INFORMATION LITERACY) ALL STUDENTS WILL USE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TO GATHER AND ORGANIZE INFORMATION AND TO SOLVE PROBLEMS.

STANDARD 8.2:            (TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) ALL STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURE AND IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN, AND THE DESIGNED WORLD AS THEY RELATE TO THE INDIVIDUAL, SOCIETY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

STANDARD 9.1:            (CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION) ALL STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP CAREER AWARENESS AND PLANNING, EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS, AND FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE.

STANDARD 9.2:            (CONSUMER, FAMILY, AND LIFE SKILLS) ALL STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS IN ORDER TO BE FUNCTIONAL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

STANDARD 3.1:            (READING) ALL STUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND AND APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE OF SOUNDS, LETTERS, AND WORDS IN WRITTEN ENGLISH TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND FLUENT READERS, AND WILL READ A VARIETY OF MATERIALS AND TEXTS WITH FLUENCY AND COMPREHENSION.

STANDARD 3.2:            (WRITING) ALL STUDENTS WILL WRITE IN CLEAR, CONCISE, ORGANIZED LANGUAGE THAT VARIES IN CONTENT AND FORM FOR DIFFERENT AUDIENCES AND PURPOSES.

STANDARD 3.3:            (SPEAKING) ALL STUDENTS WILL SPEAK IN CLEAR, CONCISE, ORGANIZED LANGUAGE THAT VARIES IN CONTENT AND FORM FOR DIFFERENT AUDIENCES AND PURPOSES.

STANDARD 3.4:            (LISTENING) ALL STUDENTS WILL LISTEN ACTIVELY TO INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES IN A VARIETY OF SITUATIONS.

STANDARD 3.5:            (VIEWING AND MEDIA LITERACY) ALL STUDENTS WILL ACCESS, VIEW, EVALUATE, AND RESPOND TO PRINT, NONPRINT, AND ELECTRONIC TEXTS AND RESOURCES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curriculum Description

 

UNIT 1 - INTRODUCTION

 

Standard 9.2

 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this unit, the students will demonstrate knowledge of:

1. Library procedures:

  1. Care and handling of books
  2. Checking in and out
  3. Rules for behavior
  4. Identify the areas of the library

 

2. The history of libraries:

a. The first alphabets

b. Paper – papyrus to vellum

c. First books, scrolls

d. Library at Alexandria

e. Libraries in the United States

 

3. The Alexandria system:

a. The original card catalog

b. Search for author, title

c. How to search for books online

 

Duration of time:  3 weeks

 

Activities:

 

-          Check out books using automation system.

-          Scavenger hunts to find books in the appropriate places.

-          Introduction of Dewey Decimal system and related exercises in locating books.

-          View pictures of ancient books.

-          Look at websites of famous world libraries.

-          Use Alexandria to find titles.

-          Find titles on the shelf.

 

 

UNIT 2 – PARTS OF A BOOK

 

Standard 3.1

 

Objectives:

Each student will demonstrate the ability to identify:

1.  Parts of a book:

     a. Title page

     b. Author, illustrator

     c. Chapters

     d. Index

     e. Endsheets

     f. Spine

 

Duration:  1 week

 

Activities:

 

- Book projects

- Quizzes on book parts

 

 

UNIT 3 – USING REFERENCE SOURCES

 

Standard 3.5

 

Objectives:

Each student will begin to master the use of:

1.  General encyclopedias:

     a. Volumes in alphabetical order

     b. Guide words

     c. Index volume

     d. Pros and cons of using encyclopedia as a primary source

 

2.  Online encyclopedias:

     a. How to log on

     b. Using search terms

     c. Navigating the site

     d. Pros and cons of using

 

3.  Almanacs:

     a. Arrangement of information

     b. Table of contents, index

 

4.  Dictionary:

     a. Alphabetical arrangement

     b. Guide words

 

5.  Dewey Decimal System:

     a. Numeric arrangement

     b. Subject groupings

 

Duration of time:  2 months

 

Activities:

 

- Encyclopedia subject search

- Online encyclopedia search

- Dictionary word search

- Almanac data search

- Dewey Decimal game

- Find the answer game

 

 

UNIT 4 – LITERATURE APPRECIATION

Standard 3.1

 

Objectives:

Each student will be introduced to:

1.  Great children’s authors:

     a. Their best works

     b. Read-aloud

     c. Books to movies

     d. Author web sites

 

2.      Literary genres

a. Historical fiction

      b. Fantasy

c. Mystery

d. Humor, Etc.

 

Duration of time:  2 months

 

Activities:

 

- Identify the genre of a selected book.

- Describe the qualities of a particular genre.

- Discuss titles of their favorite genres.

- Discuss titles of their favorite authors.

- Visit author web sites.

- Write a short story using genres.

 

 

 

UNIT 5 – INTERNET & COMPUTER SKILLS

 

Standard 3.5, 8.1, 8.2

 

Objectives:

Each student will begin to master the following:

1.  The computer:

            a. The equipment

b. Logging onto PC using password

c. Proper Shut Down

d. Saving work to disks/flashdrives

 

Each student will be introduced to the following:

2.  MS Word

a. Font style and size  

b. Justify  

c. Bold, italic, underline

d. Save documents

e. Print documents

 

3. MS Powerpoint:

a. Slide design

b. Insert pictures

c. Manipulate view

d. Slide show

e. Sound

 

4.  Internet Explorer:

a. Toolbar buttons– Refresh, home, favorites

b. Using Google to find information

 

Duration of time:  3 months

 

Activities:

 

- Demonstrate how to turn on/off the PC.

- Create a 6-slide Powerpoint presentation on a NJ topic.

- Create more complex documents in MS Word.

- Complete internet scavenger hunts.

- Use Google to search for information on a topic.